Collins Overland Telegraph Company diary, 1865 May 17-1866 Apr 15.

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Collins Overland Telegraph Company diary, 1865 May 17-1866 Apr 15.

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Holograph manuscript diary, written by Ralph W. Pope while employed as a telegrapher in British Columbia by the Collins Overland Telegraph Company. The diary describes his experiences as a member of an exploring party in the Fraser River region led by Franklin Leonard Pope, and his work in constructing telegraph lines in the region and as a telegrapher in Quesnel. Also present are "Narrative of James L. Butler, Quartermaster, Maj. Pope's Exploring Party," regarding Butler's injury and separation from the party in Jul, 1865, and brief notes. The diary is signed, "Ralph W. Pope, Russian American and British Columbian Exploring Party, Collins Overland Telegraph Co., New Westminster, B.C."

1 v. (ca. 250 p.) ; 12 x 20 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018737

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Collins Overland Telegraph Company.

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Butler, James Lee, 1927-

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Pope, Ralph W.

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Pope, Frank L. (Franklin Leonard), 1840-1895

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